“The Grey Snail”

Also known as:  Free Shot, Mat Martini

This is the name for a shot consisting of the liquid buffet (beer foam, wine spill, liquor over-pour) that splashes onto the rubber bar mats during a bartender’s shift.  To “create” The Grey Snail, the bartender simply tilts the mat, emptying its fetid contents into the glass. This not-so-delicious gem is usually reserved for bitchy guests, as a way to punk a fellow teammate or for non-discriminating palates looking for free booze.

Let’s use it in a sentence!

“I can’t wait to see Ryan when he comes in.  He left me with the tab after work last night so he gets The Grey Snail in his water bottle later…”